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From Abu Dhabi to the world
Etihad Guest is the loyalty program of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in Abu Dhabi. While not part of any airline alliance, Etihad partners with American Airlines, Air Canada, and other select carriers for earning and redemption opportunities. The program is known for its exceptional premium cabin products, including "The Residence" - a three-room apartment suite featuring a living room, bedroom, and private bathroom with shower on select A380 aircraft. Etihad's Business Studios also rank among the world's best business class products. Etihad Guest is a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards and Citi ThankYou Points with instant 1:1 transfers.
| Route / Property | Points | Book With | Cabin/Type | Value / Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (JFK) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) in First Class on 787-9 | 160,000 | — | first | middle_east |
| The Residence First-Class Suite (A380 premium cabin) | 200,000–1,000,000 | — | first | global |
| Partner airlines short-haul economy (under 500 miles) | 6,000 | — | economy | united_states |
| Partner airlines short-haul business class (under 500 miles) | 35,000 | — | business | united_states |
| Etihad Business Studios long-haul (5,000+ miles) | 100,000–120,000 | — | business | global |
| Partner airlines medium-haul business class (1,500-2,500 miles) | 40,000–50,000 | — | business | europe |
| Etihad First-Class A380 long-haul (5,000+ miles) | 140,000–160,000 | — | first | global |
Earn via 4 bank points programs
| Source Program | Ratio | Transfer Time | Source Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | instant | 1.5 cpp | |
| 1:1 | instant | 1.8 cpp | |
| 1:1 | instant | 1.5 cpp | |
| 1:1 | instant | 2 cpp |
Amex Membership Rewards and Citi ThankYou Points both transfer at 1:1 ratio and are instantaneous. Capital One also transfers at 1:1 but may take 1-2 days. All three are among the few transfer partners available, making them extremely valuable.
As of February 2024, Etihad reduced GuestSeat fares by up to 30% on economy, business, and first class. Generally, yes—booking Etihad flights directly (not through partners) offers better rates. For example, JFK-AUH first-class is 160,000 miles on Etihad vs. 200,000 on partners.
The Residence is a three-room first-class suite on Etihad A380 aircraft with a living room, bedroom, and private bathroom with shower. At face value, it costs $10,000-15,000 in cash, making 200,000-250,000 miles (1.2 CPP valuation = $2,400-3,000) a poor deal. However, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience unavailable anywhere else, justifying the cost for experiential travel.
Seven partners allow online booking through Etihad's website: American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, KLM, Royal Air Maroc, SriLankan Airlines, and Virgin Australia. All other partners require calling Etihad's phone booking center. This is a significant friction point for non-listed partners.
Etihad releases award availability 331 days in advance—further out than most airlines. This is a major advantage for booking premium cabins, which often have limited availability on partner airlines.
From Abu Dhabi to the world
Etihad Guest is the loyalty program of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in Abu Dhabi. While not part of any airline alliance, Etihad partners with American Airlines, Air Canada, and other select carriers for earning and redemption opportunities. The program is known for its exceptional premium cabin products, including "The Residence" - a three-room apartment suite featuring a living room, bedroom, and private bathroom with shower on select A380 aircraft. Etihad's Business Studios also rank among the world's best business class products. Etihad Guest is a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards and Citi ThankYou Points with instant 1:1 transfers.
| Route / Property | Points | Book With | Cabin/Type | Value / Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (JFK) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) in First Class on 787-9 | 160,000 | — | first | middle_east |
| The Residence First-Class Suite (A380 premium cabin) | 200,000–1,000,000 | — | first | global |
| Partner airlines short-haul economy (under 500 miles) | 6,000 | — | economy | united_states |
| Partner airlines short-haul business class (under 500 miles) | 35,000 | — | business | united_states |
| Etihad Business Studios long-haul (5,000+ miles) | 100,000–120,000 | — | business | global |
| Partner airlines medium-haul business class (1,500-2,500 miles) | 40,000–50,000 | — | business | europe |
| Etihad First-Class A380 long-haul (5,000+ miles) | 140,000–160,000 | — | first | global |
Earn via 4 bank points programs
| Source Program | Ratio | Transfer Time | Source Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | instant | 1.5 cpp | |
| 1:1 | instant | 1.8 cpp | |
| 1:1 | instant | 1.5 cpp | |
| 1:1 | instant | 2 cpp |
Amex Membership Rewards and Citi ThankYou Points both transfer at 1:1 ratio and are instantaneous. Capital One also transfers at 1:1 but may take 1-2 days. All three are among the few transfer partners available, making them extremely valuable.
As of February 2024, Etihad reduced GuestSeat fares by up to 30% on economy, business, and first class. Generally, yes—booking Etihad flights directly (not through partners) offers better rates. For example, JFK-AUH first-class is 160,000 miles on Etihad vs. 200,000 on partners.
The Residence is a three-room first-class suite on Etihad A380 aircraft with a living room, bedroom, and private bathroom with shower. At face value, it costs $10,000-15,000 in cash, making 200,000-250,000 miles (1.2 CPP valuation = $2,400-3,000) a poor deal. However, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience unavailable anywhere else, justifying the cost for experiential travel.
Seven partners allow online booking through Etihad's website: American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, KLM, Royal Air Maroc, SriLankan Airlines, and Virgin Australia. All other partners require calling Etihad's phone booking center. This is a significant friction point for non-listed partners.
Etihad releases award availability 331 days in advance—further out than most airlines. This is a major advantage for booking premium cabins, which often have limited availability on partner airlines.
From Abu Dhabi to the world
Etihad Guest is the loyalty program of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in Abu Dhabi. While not part of any airline alliance, Etihad partners with American Airlines, Air Canada, and other select carriers for earning and redemption opportunities. The program is known for its exceptional premium cabin products, including "The Residence" - a three-room apartment suite featuring a living room, bedroom, and private bathroom with shower on select A380 aircraft. Etihad's Business Studios also rank among the world's best business class products. Etihad Guest is a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards and Citi ThankYou Points with instant 1:1 transfers.
| Route / Property | Points | Book With | Cabin/Type | Value / Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (JFK) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) in First Class on 787-9 | 160,000 | — | first | middle_east |
| The Residence First-Class Suite (A380 premium cabin) | 200,000–1,000,000 | — | first | global |
| Partner airlines short-haul economy (under 500 miles) | 6,000 | — | economy | united_states |
| Partner airlines short-haul business class (under 500 miles) | 35,000 | — | business | united_states |
| Etihad Business Studios long-haul (5,000+ miles) | 100,000–120,000 | — | business | global |
| Partner airlines medium-haul business class (1,500-2,500 miles) | 40,000–50,000 | — | business | europe |
| Etihad First-Class A380 long-haul (5,000+ miles) | 140,000–160,000 | — | first | global |
Earn via 4 bank points programs
| Source Program | Ratio | Transfer Time | Source Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | instant | 1.5 cpp | |
| 1:1 | instant | 1.8 cpp | |
| 1:1 | instant | 1.5 cpp | |
| 1:1 | instant | 2 cpp |
Amex Membership Rewards and Citi ThankYou Points both transfer at 1:1 ratio and are instantaneous. Capital One also transfers at 1:1 but may take 1-2 days. All three are among the few transfer partners available, making them extremely valuable.
As of February 2024, Etihad reduced GuestSeat fares by up to 30% on economy, business, and first class. Generally, yes—booking Etihad flights directly (not through partners) offers better rates. For example, JFK-AUH first-class is 160,000 miles on Etihad vs. 200,000 on partners.
The Residence is a three-room first-class suite on Etihad A380 aircraft with a living room, bedroom, and private bathroom with shower. At face value, it costs $10,000-15,000 in cash, making 200,000-250,000 miles (1.2 CPP valuation = $2,400-3,000) a poor deal. However, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience unavailable anywhere else, justifying the cost for experiential travel.
Seven partners allow online booking through Etihad's website: American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, KLM, Royal Air Maroc, SriLankan Airlines, and Virgin Australia. All other partners require calling Etihad's phone booking center. This is a significant friction point for non-listed partners.
Etihad releases award availability 331 days in advance—further out than most airlines. This is a major advantage for booking premium cabins, which often have limited availability on partner airlines.
Cancellations more than 72 hours out are free on Deluxe bookings, AED 200 (~$55) on Comfort, and AED 600 (~$165) on Value. Cancellations within 72 hours of departure are not possible. Miles are fully refunded for valid cancellations.
Etihad miles are worth approximately 0.7 cents each for hotel and car rental redemptions, well below the 1.2 CPP program valuation. Use these only in emergencies when you need miles quickly. Flight redemptions offer far better value.
Elite status (Silver, Gold, Platinum) is earned through Tier Miles, which are based on distance and booking class on Etihad and partner flights. Elite members receive 25-75% bonus miles on all flights plus perks like lounge access, priority baggage, and guaranteed premium cabin seats (Platinum only).
Yes. Etihad allows you to pool up to 50,000 miles per calendar year at no cost. This is useful for consolidating family miles into one account for a single high-value award.
Marriott Bonvoy transfers to Etihad at a 3:1 ratio with a bonus: 60,000 Bonvoy points = 5,000 Etihad miles + 5,000 bonus = 10,000 total (1:6 rate with bonus). This is rarely the best use of Bonvoy points unless you're specifically chasing Etihad miles for a premium redemption.
Cancellations more than 72 hours out are free on Deluxe bookings, AED 200 (~$55) on Comfort, and AED 600 (~$165) on Value. Cancellations within 72 hours of departure are not possible. Miles are fully refunded for valid cancellations.
Etihad miles are worth approximately 0.7 cents each for hotel and car rental redemptions, well below the 1.2 CPP program valuation. Use these only in emergencies when you need miles quickly. Flight redemptions offer far better value.
Elite status (Silver, Gold, Platinum) is earned through Tier Miles, which are based on distance and booking class on Etihad and partner flights. Elite members receive 25-75% bonus miles on all flights plus perks like lounge access, priority baggage, and guaranteed premium cabin seats (Platinum only).
Yes. Etihad allows you to pool up to 50,000 miles per calendar year at no cost. This is useful for consolidating family miles into one account for a single high-value award.
Marriott Bonvoy transfers to Etihad at a 3:1 ratio with a bonus: 60,000 Bonvoy points = 5,000 Etihad miles + 5,000 bonus = 10,000 total (1:6 rate with bonus). This is rarely the best use of Bonvoy points unless you're specifically chasing Etihad miles for a premium redemption.
Cancellations more than 72 hours out are free on Deluxe bookings, AED 200 (~$55) on Comfort, and AED 600 (~$165) on Value. Cancellations within 72 hours of departure are not possible. Miles are fully refunded for valid cancellations.
Etihad miles are worth approximately 0.7 cents each for hotel and car rental redemptions, well below the 1.2 CPP program valuation. Use these only in emergencies when you need miles quickly. Flight redemptions offer far better value.
Elite status (Silver, Gold, Platinum) is earned through Tier Miles, which are based on distance and booking class on Etihad and partner flights. Elite members receive 25-75% bonus miles on all flights plus perks like lounge access, priority baggage, and guaranteed premium cabin seats (Platinum only).
Yes. Etihad allows you to pool up to 50,000 miles per calendar year at no cost. This is useful for consolidating family miles into one account for a single high-value award.
Marriott Bonvoy transfers to Etihad at a 3:1 ratio with a bonus: 60,000 Bonvoy points = 5,000 Etihad miles + 5,000 bonus = 10,000 total (1:6 rate with bonus). This is rarely the best use of Bonvoy points unless you're specifically chasing Etihad miles for a premium redemption.
